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Team USA’s unprecedented sweep of Olympic and Paralympic gold medals in ice hockey and sled hockey has been recognized with the 2026 Bob Johnson Award, to be presented in Denver.
The International Ice Hockey Federation honored the 2026 U.S. Olympic Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey Teams and the U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team with the Bob Johnson Award after a historic golden hat trick of gold medals in Milan.
USA Hockey announced a historic milestone this week as it welcomed its 100,000th female player for the upcoming 2025‑26 season, a figure that reflects the explosive rise of women’s hockey across the country.
The franchise must prioritize protecting Hilary Knight, Hannah Bilka, and Julia Gosling to preserve its identity and future competitiveness.
The Professional Women’s Hockey League’s newest franchise in San Jose is charting a deliberate path to assemble its first roster, a process that unfolds over the next month and is designed to give prospective players a clear voice in where they will play.
Kris Sparre, the architect of the Boston Fleet’s rapid rise, is set to lead the PWHL’s newest expansion franchise in Hamilton, Ontario, citing family proximity as a key factor.
The Players’ Association of the Professional Women’s Hockey League released comprehensive salary figures for the upcoming season, detailing base pay only and excluding any performance bonuses. Minimum salary stands at $37,131.50, with 17 players earning that amount, while the average team payroll sits near $58,350. Champion bonuses and top‑paid player contracts further illustrate the league’s financial dynamics.
The Seattle Torrent announced the removal of head coach Steve O’Rourke after a challenging first PWHL season, sparking discussion about the balance between results and developmental progress in women’s professional hockey.
After just one season, the Seattle Torrent have dismissed head coach Steve O’Rourke, whose brief tenure was marked by injuries, underperformance and a last‑place finish in the league.
The Professional Women's Hockey League has revealed its three finalists for the 2026 Forward of the Year award, highlighting record‑breaking seasons from Minnesota Frost’s Taylor Heise and Kelly Pannek, and Ottawa Charge’s Brianne Jenner.
The Professional Women’s Hockey League has quickly become a financial and cultural phenomenon, driven by strong investment, live streaming, and Olympic visibility.
Forward Hannah Bilka discusses her Olympic gold in Milan, the deepening USA‑Canada rivalry, and the unique experiences that come with fame both on and off the ice.
At a New York women’s sports summit, Seattle Torrent GM Meghan Turner discussed the challenges of building an expansion franchise during an Olympic year, the team’s record attendance, and the cultural vision that drives both players and fans.